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Explore the latest biodiesel news today on Transport Topics, highlighting how renewable fuels are reshaping the trucking industry. Our coverage spans innovations in biodiesel production, fleet adoption strategies and policy updates that influence sustainability and operational efficiency. From emerging technologies to market trends, we provide actionable insights for industry leaders looking to integrate cleaner energy solutions into freight and logistics operations.

BusinessTechnologyFuel

ATRI Study Touts Renewable Diesel’s Benefits

There are operational and environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new ATRI study.

April 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

USDA Awards $8.8 Million in Grants to Expand Biodiesel Sales

Nearly half of $18.89 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture biofuel grants recently awarded to 22 states will be funneled to projects that increase biodiesel storage, distribution and dispensing.

January 22, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Clean Fuel Demand Pushing Biofuel Growth

U.S. biofuel production is burgeoning in the race to meet federal and state government mandates to lower heavy truck emissions.

September 11, 2023

Illinois Welcomes Expansion of Soybean Plant for Biodiesel

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrated groundbreaking at a $250 million soybean processing plant expansion that would contribute to increased production of biodiesel.

September 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

West Coast Swapping Diesel for Biofuels

The West Coast’s growing demand for renewable diesel and biodiesel fuel will drive petroleum diesel usage there next year to the lowest level in more than a decade, according to the U.S. EIA.

July 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

USDA Offers Up to $500 Million in Biofuel Grants

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that up to $500 million in federal funds are available to boost supplies of American-made biofuel.

June 28, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Nebraska Soybean Farmers Extol Biodiesel Benefits

A trucking campaign promoting biodiesel fuel to easily lower carbon emissions by the state soybean farmers has been such a success in raising awareness it may be repeated.

June 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Alabama Starts Its First Renewable Biodiesel Production

Alabama has taken steps toward building the state’s first renewable diesel production facility in Mobile using soybean oil from state farmers to make low-carbon fuel.

May 17, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Portland City Council to Vote on Phasing Out Diesel Sales

Gradually phasing out diesel fuel sales in Portland, Ore., is among 43 climate change actions before the City Council’s second public hearing and vote slated for Aug. 24.

August 9, 2022
BusinessFuel

Fleet Sustainability: Using Biodiesel to Drive Success

The growth of the sustainability movement is changing the fleet industry. Read this white paper to learn how biodiesel is helping fleets lower their emissions while providing the performance and ROI they need.

November 1, 2021

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